March. In like a lion, out like one too!
They say March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb, and I was hoping that my writing would do the same; ideas would surge, the creative juices would flow and by the end of the month I’d be settled into a nice pattern of regular, good storytelling. Much like the weather, the second book has not settled and I’m still battling with the first few stormy chapters. Second time around, I’ve got to keep the momentum of the first story going and the pressure to perform is weighing heavily on my words. However, if I’ve learnt anything from this past year, it is to redraft, rewrite and edit until you get the polished result so that is what I’ll do for as long as it takes. Wish me luck!
In other news, I started training for an ultrarun (80+ miles in 3 days) with my bestie but we both suffered setbacks in our training (hers more serious than mine to be fair) but as we see out March, we are both picking up the pace (excuse the pun!) to be ready for this huge challenge in June. Look out for more posts about this as we more closer to the summer.
A trip to Liverpool for a good friend’s special birthday, enabled us to explore @merseymade, a gem of a shop on Parliament Street showcasing local authors, artists and makers to Merseyside, Cheshire and surround. I was lucky enough to be selected by TAUK publishing to boost my book there and I’ll never tire of the thrill of seeing my own work displayed proudly on the shelf. Please pop into Merseymade, the artists working on site are exceptionally talented and the products they have for sale are unique. While you’re at it, sample their mouth-watering menu and you won’t be able to resist the array of cakes they have on offer!
Finally, I have booked myself on a little mini break back to my home county to do a third book signing (!!) and hammer out more chapters of book 2, as well as pop in and see a few friends along the way. Hopefully, the signing will be as successful as the last two and I’ll make some new #brauthorfans. Every little helps, after all, from tiny acorns, mighty oaks grow, this proverb has stuck with me throughout my writing journey so far and strengthens my belief that the best is yet to come.
In other news, I started training for an ultrarun (80+ miles in 3 days) with my bestie but we both suffered setbacks in our training (hers more serious than mine to be fair) but as we see out March, we are both picking up the pace (excuse the pun!) to be ready for this huge challenge in June. Look out for more posts about this as we more closer to the summer.
A trip to Liverpool for a good friend’s special birthday, enabled us to explore @merseymade, a gem of a shop on Parliament Street showcasing local authors, artists and makers to Merseyside, Cheshire and surround. I was lucky enough to be selected by TAUK publishing to boost my book there and I’ll never tire of the thrill of seeing my own work displayed proudly on the shelf. Please pop into Merseymade, the artists working on site are exceptionally talented and the products they have for sale are unique. While you’re at it, sample their mouth-watering menu and you won’t be able to resist the array of cakes they have on offer!
Finally, I have booked myself on a little mini break back to my home county to do a third book signing (!!) and hammer out more chapters of book 2, as well as pop in and see a few friends along the way. Hopefully, the signing will be as successful as the last two and I’ll make some new #brauthorfans. Every little helps, after all, from tiny acorns, mighty oaks grow, this proverb has stuck with me throughout my writing journey so far and strengthens my belief that the best is yet to come.
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